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Visitation Volunteer for SEARCH - Franklin & Oxford County

Related Program: SEARCH – Franklin County

Various Locations
Franklin & Oxford County

Type(s) of Volunteer(s) Needed: Individuals

Position description: SEARCH Visitation Volunteers are matched with an elderly person to visit with for a few hours each week and provide support, companionship, and help with daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Visit an elderly person 3-4+ hours per week and provide services as agreed upon
Notify the SEARCH program of any changes or concerns regarding the person’s circumstances
Send in a monthly service report
Maintain regular communication with SEARCH staff
Understand and adhere to the principle of confidentiality
Handle all financial transactions in an honest, responsible manner and report the accurately to the person served and to the program

Impact of opportunity: SEARCH Visitation Volunteers support the mission of the SEARCH program to enable the frail, vulnerable elderly to remain independent and increasingly connected to a caring community.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Education sufficient enough to be able to communicate in a capable manner and to be able to communicate reports to the program staff
Experience with the elderly on a formal or informal basis (recommended)
A willingness to demonstrate patience, sensitivity, flexibility
The ability to listen to, work with, and help an elderly person
Vehicle and valid driver’s license with state required insurance

Training Offered: Visitation Volunteers must participate in Catholic Charities Volunteer Orientation and initial training offered by the program, and then he/she may attend volunteer support group meetings or scheduled workshops as they are offered.

Time Commitment/Schedule: 3-4 hours or more per week

Benefits:

Build a relationship with an elderly person and gain experience supporting him or her with daily tasks

Program Contact: Janet McIntosh at (207) 200-0844, [email protected]

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